Publisher's Synopsis
The author takes readers on a voyage from the warmth and compassionate reproduction of Papa Elyas, a profound love of his granddaughter for the stage of Harlem's Renaissance Renaissance Boon, where many famous musicians like Duke Ellington, Ray Charles, and Billie Holiday are brushed with shoulder thrones. This charismatic young black lady with creative brilliance who navigated the 1940s, male entertainment business controlled in pursuit of her ambitions. Through her unparalleled talent, as a dancer and entertainer are recognized repeatedly by 'the greats' of the time, her journey does not lead to fame. What Anna discovered about herself and with her creative talents was an endless reservoir of resourcefulness amid the ups and downs of life's challenges in the big city.
